Whittier College, Mathematics & Computer Science

Position Description

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Mathematics for Fall 2024


Faculty Search Committee Chair: Adrien Riskin
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Whittier College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Computer Science and Mathematics to begin in September 2024.

Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science or related field, such as Mathematics or Applied Mathematics (ABD considered if PhD will be completed by Sept. 2024). The successful candidate will work in our Interdisciplinary Computer Science program, and teach courses such as Operating Systems, Computer Organization and Architecture, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Science I & II, Discrete Mathematics, and Calculus, and occasionally some service courses below the calculus level.

Candidates will be judged primarily on their teaching ability and their dedication to close interaction and research with undergraduates. Student advising and committee work are also expected and valued. Interest in teaching interdisciplinary courses such as our campus wide First Year Seminar is also highly desirable. The department is seeking outstanding candidates with a clear commitment to supporting equity and inclusion among the faculty, student population, and of the majors in Computer Science and Mathematics. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and equity. Individuals with a history of and commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in mentoring women and people of color in STEM fields is desired. Women and people of color are particularly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of effective teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and three confidential letters of reference sent by the references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/131866

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; applications received before Dec. 1, 2023 will receive full consideration.

Whittier College is committed to attracting and retaining a high quality, diverse faculty with a shared passion for student-centered teaching and mentoring. Whittier is distinguished by its small class sizes, high-impact pedagogies, and innovative liberal arts curriculum blended with professional and pre-professional programs. Whittier is a nationally recognized model for diversity with over 60% students of color, and designated as an HSI, MSI and AANAPISI. Founded in 1887, Whittier College is an independent, four-year liberal arts college and is ideally situated in the scenic hills 18 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Whittier College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.


Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; applications received before Dec. 1, 2023 will receive full consideration.





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Department of Mathematics
ATTN: Math Search
13406 Philadelphia
Whittier, CA 90601-4446

Web Page: http://www.whittier.edu/academics/math